Welcome to 153 Hovey! A move in ready 4 bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home that comes with a lot of charm. You will love the Updated Kitchen, Refinished Hardwood Floors, Cedar Lined Closets, Master Suite, Over Sized Bedrooms, The XL Backyard. While the Main Level is ready to go, you are also afforded the ability to bring your best HGTV ideas and create your very own Finished Basement. This is a GREAT Home for entertaining Friends & Family.
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Price cut: $2K (8/8)
$247,000
153 Hovey St, Gary, IN 46406
4beds
1,630sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Over sized bedroomsMaster suiteCedar lined closetsUpdated kitchenXl backyardRefinished hardwood floors
- 34 days |
- 127 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mark Keene,
BS Realty Services Indiana LLC 630-205-1146
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 842824
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Other Room, Primary Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Description: 1/2 Bath attached
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: Cedar Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 11.0
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18.0 x 15.0
Other
- Description: Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 42.5
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.0
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 25
- Dimensions: 5.0 x 5.0
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink, Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Pantry, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,630
- Total interior livable area: 1,630 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,630
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, On Street, Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Concrete, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Rectangular Lot, Private, Front Yard, Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Parcel number: 450701232002000004
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Perfect Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Gary
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $65,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,653
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,819/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Price change | $247,000-0.8%$152/sqft |
Source:  NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #842824 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,000+248900%$153/sqft |
Source: NIRA as distributed by MLS GRID #842824 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2016 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2016 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 10/31/2015 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/10/2015 | Price change | -- |
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| 9/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $100 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,653 +4.7% | $74,700 +13.4% |
| 2024 | $1,579 +11.8% | $65,900 +5.3% |
| 2023 | $1,412 +8.5% | $62,600 +13.6% |
| 2022 | $1,302 +4.1% | $55,100 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $1,250 +29.4% | $50,800 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $966 -47.5% | $48,800 +1% |
| 2019 | $1,841 +21% | $48,300 -2.2% |
| 2018 | $1,521 +76.4% | $49,400 +17.1% |
| 2017 | $862 | $42,200 -4.1% |
| 2016 | $862 +115% | $44,000 +7.8% |
| 2014 | $401 +5.8% | $40,800 +2.8% |
| 2013 | $379 -36.3% | $39,700 -28.9% |
| 2012 | $595 -24.4% | $55,800 -22.9% |
| 2011 | $787 -12.7% | $72,400 -3.1% |
| 2010 | $902 | $74,700 +5.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $71,100 +26.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $56,200 +3.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $54,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $54,100 +216.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $17,100 +200% |
| 2001 | -- | $5,700 |
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Neighborhood: Ambrige Mann
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Frankie W McCullough AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 3/10Bailly Preparatory AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 2/10West Side Leadership AcademyGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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